DEAN FRANK PARON, 78

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Dean Frank Paron, 78, a retired highway engineer and precinct captain, died of cancer Thursday, June 7, at his home in Palos Park. Born in Italy, Mr. Paron came to Chicago with his family at age 2 and lived most of his life on Chicago's South Side. Mr. Paron worked as a barber for a few years but soon found a job he liked better, said his brother-in-law, Dr. Frank Callozzo. He worked as a highway engineer until retiring about 10 years ago. Mr. Paron also served as the precinct captain for his neighborhood around South 60th and Troy Streets, where he enjoyed solving problems for his neighbors. "He liked to mingle with the neighbors and he liked the camaraderie of his area," his brother-in-law said. "He was a very influential person and very well-liked, well-mannered and extremely organized." Other survivors include his wife, Maryann; a son, Peter; and two grandchildren. Services have been held.